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Obituary For Carl D. Hodges, Sr.
Carl Hodges, 99 passed in his home on August 27, 2020. A native of Cumberland County, he was the third child of seventeen born to the late Jim and Mattie Chavis Hodges. He was in the first graduating class of Armstrong High School (1939).
While in the Army, he met his future wife, Christine Hose who preceded him in death in 1977. He reenrolled in NC A&T State University in 1951 graduating with honors in 1954. He served as county extension agent in several North Carolina counties. In 1971, he was appointed the first Black extension director in the nation; retiring after 35 years of service in 1988.
He was active in the NC A&T alumni association (state and local), James E. Shepherd Sertoma Club, Hayti Development Corporation, Durham County Library Trustee Board, Tau Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, North Carolina Coalition for Farm and Farm Families and an elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his two sons, Carl (Gwen) and Terry, two grandsons Craig (Desiree) and Christopher (Sophia) and three granddaughters, Paige, Camryn and Morgan as well surviving brothers and sisters along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services are Thursday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Glennview Memorial Cemetery on Hwy 55, Durham, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations in Carl’s name be made to the Durham Alumni Aggies Chapter NC A&T State University, Post Office Box 23, Durham, NC 27702 or via CASHApp ($DurhamAlumniAggies).
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Add A CondolenceMy Beta Phi Line Brother Who Maintained All Six of Us to Persevere; REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE OF THE ELYSIAN FIELDS OF OMEGA!!!! Samuel T RHOADES #3 BETA PHI 75
Gwen and Carl,my family is keeping you in our prayers.Lynda Thomas
To Carl and Gwen,my family sends their sympathy and prayers.Mr.Hodges leaves an outstanding legacy in the Durham community.RIP Mr.Hodges. Lynda Thomas
I was so blessed to have lunch with Mr Hodges family when they use to come to Durham from Fayetteville. My Dad went to Tuskegee and I was a proud Aggie, just like Carl Hodges Sr. I learned quickly just how intelligent and witty he was during our lunch outings. As an Aggie legend he embodied the true spirit of Aggie Pride!
Rest In Peace Brother Hodges,
I will miss the friendly banter about our schools and your remembering me back in high school.
To the Hodges Family, I'm praying for your uplift especially now.
Til we meet again...
Bro. David L. Fitts and Family Beta Phi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi
May deepest sympathy to the family. May God continue to bless you at this time and all times. Sincerely Lela Pilgrim (Brooklyn, NY)
As a Durham County Extension Agent and especially as the Director, I always look forward to Mr. Hodges visit. He would share a joke to bring a smile, wisdom to make things easier, advice to offer options and encouragement to keep me going and maintaining my ethics and values. The best mentor and friend anyone could have! He paved the way for me and so many others. Delphine Godley Sellars
The message from the ticket office is from Patsy Frazelle, past Ticket Manager from 1988-2014.
I will always remember when you, Mr. Thomas Taylor, Mr. Kearney would come to buy your football season tickets. There was always a debate on who was the oldest. You always won. Rest in heaven, Mr. Hodges. 9
Terry, I am keeping your family in prayer. See you soon. Evelyn Dove
Sincere sympathy to the Hodges family. I met Mr. Hodges over 60 years ago in the Rougemont/Bahama communities. He was referred to as our farm representative. He always had a kind, uplifting and jovial spirit. I encountered him again at his beloved Covenant Presbyterian Church in 2005. Ofcourse he stated comically; "if you know me, I know where you are from". He was also very delighted to know that my daughter was a proud graduate of the "At the Top"- Aggie Pride University in Guilford County. Please know that your loved one is at peace where there is no suffering/pain and telling jokes to the angels and all his surroundings. RIP Shirley Turrentine-Cole
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Our condolences to the Hodges family. Grandpa Carl was a friendly and jovial person that we loved being around. Our prayers are with you all.
Charlie and Sandra Tysor
Prayers for the Hodges Family, Mr. Hodges was a wonderful guy!
Chaquan McNeil Barbee Road Area Community
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